Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager
Location: Stornoway
Sector: Civil Engineering

Are you a Health & Safety professional looking to make a genuine impact on a major civil engineering project? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading contractor delivering high-profile infrastructure works in a unique island location.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in driving safety, compliance, and best practice on a significant project currently in its site set-up phase, with main works commencing soon. The project will involve working with multiple subcontractors.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee and develop junior Health & Safety Officers, bringing strong guidance and construction expertise—particularly from a civil engineering background.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor on-site Health & Safety team members
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust H&S systems and procedures
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice
• Deliver safety briefings, training, and toolbox talks
• Work closely with project and site teams to embed a strong safety culture

About You

• Proven experience in Health & Safety within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and guide junior staff
• Experience working with civil engineering contractors is desirable
• NEBOSH qualification
• Solid understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Confident communicator with a proactive, hands-on approach

Support & Structure

You’ll be supported by an experienced senior H&S team, providing guidance and collaboration throughout the project.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Benefits package and pension
• Bonus structure
• Accommodation provided
• Living away allowances

Why Apply?

This is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to lead from the front on a major infrastructure project while contributing to a growing and safety-focused organisation. You’ll have the autonomy to make a real difference, backed by a supportive and experienced team.

If you’re ready for your next challenge and want to play a key role in delivering a high-profile project, we’d love to hear from you.  Apply now by submitting your CV, or for more information contact Louise Knock on , quoting reference J46942.

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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.